In the Badgers’ dominant, 45-7 win against visiting Illinois, Mertz tied a program record with five touchdown passes and lived up to all the hype that’s built around him since he committed to UW in 2017.

A quick look at the 14th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers' 45-7 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini Friday night in the season opener at an empty Camp Randall Stadium.

Tom Oates grades the No. 14 Wisconsin Badgers' performance in their 45-7 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini in their season opener Friday night at Camp Randall Stadium.

Get the latest postgame updates after the 14th-ranked UW football team kicked off the delayed 2020 season Friday night with a 45-7 rout of the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall.

One of the SEC's premier pass defenses, UK has forced 10 turnovers in the last six quarters

Tucson is well-represented during a season unlike any other. Numerous players from the Tucson are are scattered on teams throughout the West, with one as far east as Coastal Carolina.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park named its newest rhinoceros calf after "Gronk." 

“The fans, our fans especially, they’re the part that makes Saturdays in the fall in Camp Randall so special. So obviously we’re going to be missing that help,” UW linebacker Jack Sanborn said.

If Nebraska is to pull off a massive upset of Ohio State, tailback Dedrick Mills almost certainly will have to play a lead role. 

Rushing coached under Kevin Sumlin at the UofA in 2018 and '19.

Wyoming will open its conference-only season with a trip to Nevada on Saturday. Need to catch up on all our preview content? Take a look below.

Nebraska has four veterans on its offensive line and one newcomer: redshirt freshman Bryce Benhart. 

The most unique Big Ten football season ever kicks off tonight when Illinois visits Wisconsin in front of empty stands at Camp Randall Stadium, where coronavirus concerns are keeping the gates closed even to parents of players.

Matchup of teams with Mountain West title aspirations will play out in front of a largely empty Mackay Stadium on Saturday.

Duke Ritenhouse covers Nevada as the beat writer for the Reno Gazette-Journal. We caught up with him to talk about the Wolf Pack ahead of Saturday’s game.

A look at some key storylines for UW's first game of the season.

Key stats ahead of Wyoming's season opener at Nevada.

Players to watch in Wyoming's season opener at Nevada.

After being under-recruited and underestimated throughout his football career, senior Larry Rountree III comes into his own.

The Tigers have lost heartbreakers and stinkers, been robbed by questionable calls and even more questionable offense, but one thing has remained a constant over the years: Missouri losing to Kentucky.

Homecoming traditions and celebrations will continue this year in creative and socially distanced ways, although some were canceled because of COVID-19 restrictions.

How Missouri's Boo Smith went from an overlooked receiver by his own junior college coach to a sudden standout in the SEC.

UW athletic director Barry Alvarez admits he was beat down 10 weeks ago when the Big Ten called off its 2020 football season. Now, with the opener scheduled for Friday night, Alvarez is excited to watch the Badgers play.

Jon Dietzen is expected to make his 33rd career start and his first at right guard. It’ll be his first football game since the Pinstripe Bowl against Miami on Dec. 27, 2018, a gap of 666 days between games.

Husker QB Adrian Martinez needs to have a gunslinger mentality when it's warranted, even with Luke McCaffrey nipping at his heels.

Coach Scott Frost said Nebraska is grateful to the Buckeyes: "It's strange where you find allies in certain things."

Bob Devaney is a coaching legend for a variety of reasons, as Jim Walden discovered firsthand as a Husker assistant in the early 1970s.

Playing at Desert Mountain High School in, Scottsdale, Arizona, Kade Warner set the state 11-man record for career catches with 241.

In its 42 seasons in the Pac-12, Arizona has never entered training camp with so many unknowns and uncertainties. Players, coaches, all of it.

Cowboys trying to avoid COVID-19 outbreak during their first road trip of the season.

Greg Austin might just be a fan of the movie "Spinal Tap."

Haarberg has been Kearney Catholic's starting QB since the middle of his sophomore year.

Wildcats assistant Theron Aych says restrictions have reinforced the importance of building relationships; thus far, the UA hasn’t had a rash of decommitments like ‘some school up north.’

The buzzing question on this week's podcast forecasted the season, and what would make it a successful one. What say you? 

The big 10 questions as Big Ten football teams prepare for a delayed start to the 2020 season:

After briefly letting the word slip, Jamal Woods quickly caught himself for a split-second correction.

Scott Frost's Thursday news conference was brief, but we still learned plenty from the head coach before he takes his team to Ohio.

BOISE — No team in college football has enjoyed the home-field advantage more than Boise State the past 20 years.

Here are the highlights from Scott Frost's brief news conference before he takes the Huskers to Columbus. 

Julius Brents renewing acquaintances, Chauncey Golston’s growth and a Boilermaker making a comeback are all part of today’s Hawkeye 10@10.